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Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
carats Further Sapphires: Approx. 0.80 carats Diamonds: Approx. 0.60 carats, Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS-SI
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
) Face Dimensions: 17mm x 12mm Band Width: 2mm Sapphire: Approx. 1.40 carat Diamonds: Approx. 0.20 carats
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18K Gold 1.00ct Blue Sapphire 0.20ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Wide band ring equipped with medium tone and good saturation fiery oval blue sapphire and sparkling
Category

20th Century Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire Oval Diamond Engagement Ring, 2.65 Carats Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
) Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone: Sapphire Gemstone Weight: 2.08 ct Gemstone Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An oval shaped sapphire
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire White Diamond Classic Combination Band White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 43-Round 57-0,27-4/4A Blue Sapphire 13
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Stacked Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 Indulge in the beauty of our stunning blue sapphire and diamond stacked cocktail ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

3.20 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with our 3.20 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring. This luxurious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

7.80 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamonds in 18K White Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This expertly handcrafted ring features a sparkling, cushion cut Blue Sapphire at its centre. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Round Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
a soft, sparkling surface. Scattered among them are vivid blue sapphires that add rich color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.55 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.63 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire ring, 3.55 carats, diamond ring, 0.63 carats, 14K yellow gold, contemporary spiral design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
, triangular blue sapphires add a bold contrast and elegant symmetry. The band is adorned with intricate carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18k White Gold 1.51ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece features a captivating cushion-cut blue sapphire at its center, held securely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

.43 Carat Round Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
by a halo of 54 round brilliant cut sparkling diamonds, set in lustrous 14k white gold. The sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Geometric Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
gorgeous piece features 20 stunning Princess cut natural blue Sapphires total weight 2.49 Carat set in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

GIA Certified 3.29 Carat Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous sapphire and diamond cocktail ring features a stunning Madagascar blue sapphire with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Double Diamond Halo Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and showcases an oval-cut blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage platinum ring featuring an oval blue sapphire set within a bezel of diamonds, supported by
Category

Late 20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Radiant Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This elegant ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a .40ctw princess-cut blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Flora Band (4.53 ct Sapphires Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Color: Blue Diamonds Shapes: Round Diamonds Weight: 1.27 ct Diamonds Color: G - H Diamonds Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An oval shaped sapphire
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

5.70 Carats Total Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
brilliant blue sapphire stone sits at the center, flanked by 2 round brilliant prong set natural diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ballerina Style Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Slightly Greenish Blue Sapphire Cut: Good Diamond Count: 28 Diamond Cut: Baguette Diamond Total Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Glamorous Blue Sapphire And Diamond Bridal Ring in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Blue Sapphire And Diamond Bridal Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.08
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

10.30 Carat GRS Certified Blue Sapphire and Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-shaped intense yellow diamonds making up the ring band weighing 6.53 carat. The sapphire, certified by
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Blue Sapphire Baguette Cut 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Deep Blue Sapphire Three Stone Band Ring. A
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald-Cut Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald-Cut Ring. The cluster ring features nine round diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Gemological certificate; FREE fully insured shipping 0.09 CT of Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel

Blue Sapphire Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Gemological certificate; FREE fully insured shipping 0.09 CT of Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel

Angara Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Marquise and Dot Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dot band features three round blue sapphires linked by diamond studded marquise motifs. Intricate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

White Gold Marquise-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Marquise-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring. The split ring cluster ring features
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.81 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K and Platinum
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a stunning diamond and sapphire Art Deco era cocktail ring. The 18K Yellow Gold band
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Ring with Natural Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
Gold Center Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire, Oval Cut, 5.8 Carats Accent Stones: Natural White Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Natural Emerald Blue Sapphire Band White Gold Vermeil cocktail Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Natural emerald natural Diamond white gold Vermeil ring / Band consists of: Gross weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, White Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

0.55 Carat Round Brilliant Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
This elegant ring features a Round Brilliant 0.55 Carat Blue Sapphire at its centre. This alluring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.35 Carat Emerald cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
This alluring ring features a resplendent 2.35 carat Blue Sapphire at its centre. Surrounding this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

ICA 14K Gold 1.94ct Oval Deep Blue Sapphire 0.12ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
ICA‑certified 1.94‑carat deep blue sapphire, cut in a refined oval shape that enhances its natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cut: Oval cut Sapphire Color: Blue Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 3.39 CTW Diamond Cut: Round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: 13mm x 8mm Band Width: 2mm Sapphire Dimensions: 1 (3.5mm x 3mm), 2 (2.5mm) Diamond Dimensions: 14
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This exquisite oval blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond halo ring is elegantly set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

0.35 Carat Round Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
This Dainty Ring features a breath-taking Round Brilliant Blue Sapphire weighing approximately 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Bypass Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This gorgeous blue sapphire and diamond flower ring is a captivating piece that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Montana Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Flower Motif Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This stunning ring centers a rich blue Montana sapphire, radiating depth and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

0.92 Blue Sapphire and 0.30 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 3.9 Grams Center Stone: 0.92 CT Blue Sapp Side Stone: 0.30 Ct G VS1 Diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

1.58 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This Alluring ring features an immaculate 1.58 Carat Oval cut Blue Sapphire at its centre held in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Solitaire Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
in a lustrous yellow gold band. At its heart lies a captivating round natural blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1940 Harem Ring with 3 Bands of Rubies Diamonds and Sapphires size 5.5
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this patriotic red white and blue harem ring with its 3 rows of 5 sapphires, 5 diamonds and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Marquise/Baguette Diamond and Blue Oval Sapphire Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold diamond and blue oval sapphire ring. This ring has 8 marquise cut diamonds and 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Vintage Style Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sparkling diamonds, the sapphire’s rich color is enhanced by their radiant brilliance. The filigree band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Fantasia Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sapphires and dazzling diamonds arranged in a dome-shaped setting. The deep blue hue of the sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18K White Gold Royal Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Royal Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds 8 Blue Sapphires - 9.33 CT 57 Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Curl Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
flower. Sparkling diamonds trace the graceful curves, while vivid blue sapphires add a touch of deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and 1.77ct Blue Sapphire Mid-Century Dress Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This striking sapphire and diamond spray cluster dress ring screams mid-century glamour. A
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring This classic royal blue
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Flower Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This gorgeous round blue sapphire with diamond halo cocktail ring, set in luxurious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sapphire and diamond wedding band is elegant and refined. The mesmerizing blue sapphires are combined with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This gorgeous oval blue sapphire and double diamond halo cocktail ring, exquisitely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

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Blue Sapphire And Diamond Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact blue sapphire and diamond band you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect blue sapphire and diamond band may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic blue sapphire and diamond band over the years, but those made by Georgios Collections Inc, LB Exclusive and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and princess cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a blue sapphire and diamond band, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Blue Sapphire And Diamond Band?

On average, a blue sapphire and diamond band at 1stDibs sells for $2,681, while they’re typically $267 on the low end and $81,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.